Crime in Tern: statistics, rates and trends

276 crimes were recorded in Tern in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tern has the 2,986th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Tern was highest in the year to July 2020 (456 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (235). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tern over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in burglary (-60%) and other theft (-52%).

Violence and sexual offences in Tern

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tern recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 50.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Tern

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tern recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Tern

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tern recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Tern

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tern recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Tern

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tern recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Tern

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tern recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Tern

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tern recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Tern

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tern recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Tern

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tern recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Tern

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tern recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Tern

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tern recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Tern

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tern recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tern, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tern.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Tern over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tern over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Tern has an estimated population of 5,413. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tern sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Tern. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.